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Debbie Wallace

Greenwood,IN

Summary

Proven LPN Charge Nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care at Greenwood Healthcare Center. Specializes in geriatric and mental health care, adept in HIPAA compliance and CPR/AED certified. Excelled in leading teams, enhancing patient health through evidence-based practices, and achieving notable patient satisfaction. Skilled in patient charting and critical decision-making under pressure. New RN graduate.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Greenwood Healthcare Center
05.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

LPN Charge Nurse

White Oak At Divine
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.

LPN Charge Nurse

ATC Healthcare
02.2019 - 08.2022

Traveled to different facilities throughout Indiana assisting with low staff needed whenever needed in my scope of practice.

  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 30 patients per day in 100-bed unit.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

LPN Charge Nurse

Westside Nursing Center
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.

Education

Diploma - RN

Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH
05.2024

LPN - Nursing

Brown Mackie College -Indiana
Indianapolis, United States
12.2010

GED -

Lawrence Adult Education-Springfield
Illinois
04.2001

Skills

  • Mental health care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Emergency Care
  • End of life care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Charting
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Greenwood Healthcare Center
05.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

White Oak At Divine
10.2022 - 05.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

ATC Healthcare
02.2019 - 08.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Westside Nursing Center
06.2017 - 09.2020

Diploma - RN

Athena Career Academy

LPN - Nursing

Brown Mackie College -Indiana

GED -

Lawrence Adult Education-Springfield
Debbie Wallace